Guidance

Lin Zhi was at a loss for words. He was especially afraid of the last thing the beast said. 'Eating people who taste nice…'

"Do you... What do you want from me?" he asked.

"Don't worry. I haven't eaten humans in so long. Now, I prefer sweets and tender meat. Besides, I think your flesh will be too bitter to eat," said the spirit beast. "So... do you want Lord Beast's favor?"

"What do you mean?" Lin Zhi wiped away his tears.

The rabbit pointed to the box. "If it weren't for me, they would have taken that. So, do you want me to do you a favor? You can give that to me for safekeeping. I'll give it back to you when you have become stronger."

Lin Zhi looked bewildered, then he lowered his head to look at the box in his hands. He gripped the box tightly and then loosened it after a while. Tears welled up in his eyes.